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Published 1938: Hardcovers / Very Good Condition / 2 Volume Set

Original black embossed cloth with gilt titles on the spines. 664 combined very clean and bright pages. Slightly rubbed covers. Overall a well preserved and totally original very clean set. (GT107)

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Thomas Mann's 'Joseph in Egypt is a masterful retelling of the biblical story of Joseph, showcasing Mann's unparalleled ability to weave historical events with psychological insight. The book's literary style combines epic storytelling with intimate character exploration, creating a rich tapestry of ancient Egypt and Joseph's internal struggles. Set against the backdrop of political intrigue and familial betrayal, Mann's novel delves into themes of power, ambition, and fate, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the biblical narrative. 'Joseph in Egypt' is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and literary classics, as Mann's meticulous attention to detail and profound narrative depth elevate this retelling to a work of art. [Google Books]

Thomas Mann 1929 Nobel Prize winner. How Mann manages to pull suspense out of a story that everyone knows is just amazing. It's a page turner from start to finish.
As Joseph is saved from the well and sold to Egypt, he adopts a new name, Osarseph, replacing the Yo- element with a reference to Osiris to indicate that he is now in the underworld. This change of name to account for changing circumstances encourages Amenhotep to change his own name to Akhenaten.

Thomas Mann was a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and Nobel Prize laureate in 1929, known for his series of highly symbolic and ironic epic novels and novellas, noted for their insight into the psychology of the artist and the intellectual. His analysis and critique of the European and German soul used modernized German and Biblical stories, as well as the ideas of Goethe, Nietzsche, and Schopenhauer. His older brother was the radical writer Heinrich Mann, and three of his six children, Erika Mann, Klaus Mann and Golo Mann, also became important German writers. When Hitler came to power in 1933, Mann fled to Switzerland. When World War II broke out in 1939, he emigrated to the United States, from where he returned to Switzerland in 1952. Thomas Mann is one of the best-known exponents of the so-called Exilliteratur.

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